Food and Agriculture
Research article // Research on the synergy of the water–energy–food composite system in the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei region
By Jing Wang and colleagues. Taking the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei region as an example, this study adopts the composite system synergy degree model to…
Research article // A review of interconnected challenges in the water–energy–food nexus: Urban pollution perspective towards sustainable development
By Kazem Javan and colleagues. The swift growth of cities worldwide poses significant challenges in ensuring a sufficient water, energy, and food…
Research article // Causal Loop Diagrams for bridging the gap between Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem Nexus thinking and Nexus doing: Evidence from two case studies
By Raffaele Giordano and colleagues. Despite its success, the actual implementation of the Nexus holistic approach is still hampered by several…
Research Article // Understanding Unsustainable Irrigation Practices in a Regionally Contested Large River Basin in Peninsular India Through the Lens of the WEFE Nexus
By Gupta and Rowan. This study examines how unsustainable irrigation practices in India's Cauvery River Basin are driven by fragmented governance,…
Webinar [ES Only] // Agricultura y nexo WEFE frente al cambio climático (Session 2)
The second GoNexus webinar took place on 10 December, focusing on the multi-scale and multi-sectoral approach adopted by the GoNexus project…
Webinar // Implementing the WEFE Nexus in the Zambezi Basin – Challenges and Opportunities in a Transboundary River System (Session 3)
On 9 April, the GoNexus project, in partnership with the Zambezi Watercourse Commission (ZAMCOM), hosted a high-level webinar to present findings…
Webinar // Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem (WEFE) Nexus - Prof. Vishnu Prasad Pandey
In this 90 minute webinar Prof. Vishnu Prasad Pandey speaks on the development and implementation of a Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem (WEFE) Nexus…
Webinar // Webinar on Catalysing SDGS through the Water-Energy-Food Nexus
This webinar, held on April 24, 2025, explores how integrating water, energy, and food systems underpin sustainable development, addressing SDG…
Blog // Revisiting transboundary water allocation in the Incomati: emerging evidence from a CGIAR modelling effort
This article presents a transboundary water modeling initiative in the Incomati River Basin, engaging stakeholders from South Africa, Eswatini, and…
Research Article // Next-Generation Water-Saving Strategies for Greenhouses Using a Nexus Approach with Modern Technologies
By Zou et al. This work presents an integrated approach to greenhouse water conservation, combining advanced technologies such as atmospheric water…
Policy Brief // Effective Stakeholder Engagement to Operationalise the WEFE Nexus
By Mueller. This policy brief offers concrete, practice-oriented recommendations for effectively engaging stakeholders in operationalising the WEFE…
Research Article // WEFE nexus management plan for sustainable development and gender equity in the Matmata region, SE Tunisia
By Besser et al. This paper introduces a gender-sensitive WEFE nexus management plan that empowers women as agents of change in Tunisia’s Matmata…
Research Article // Implementing interdisciplinary sustainability education with the food-energy-water nexus
By Romulo et al. This paper explores how the food-energy-water nexus can serve as a powerful framework for interdisciplinary sustainability…
Research Article // Optimizing crop configuration with genetic algorithm to improve water-energy-food-economy nexus in Southern Xinjiang
By Duan et al. By employing a multi-objective genetic algorithm within the WEFE Nexus framework, this study demonstrates how optimizing crop…
Research Article // Sustainable hydroponic production using solar energy and treated greywater within the water-energy-food-environment nexus
By integrating photovoltaic solar energy with treated greywater in a hydroponic system, this study demonstrates a scalable solution that not only…